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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 413.32 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 413.32 and 234.28 is: 323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 413.32 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/413.32 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 413.32 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 96,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,832.61/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.08

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